Paul Gordon (musician)
| Paul Gordon | |
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 Paul Gordon | |
| Background information | |
| Born |
October 19, 1963 Everett, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died |
February 18, 2016 (aged 52) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Touring musician |
| Instruments |
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| Years active | 1990s–2016 |
| Associated acts |
Natasha Bedingfield, Goo Goo Dolls, The B-52's, Danielle Brisebois, New Radicals, Prince, Jennifer Nettles, Lisa Marie Presley, Charles and Eddie, The Devlins, Eran DD, Jeffrey Gaines, John Gregory, Nona Hendryx, Carly Hennessy, The Juliet Dagger, Jill Jones, Chaka Khan, Lila McCann, Mandy Moore, Jenny Muldaur, Trine Riene, Wild Orchid and David Yazbek
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Paul Christian Gordon (October 19, 1963 – February 18, 2016) was an American musician, composer, and producer. A keyboardist and guitarist, he was a member of New Radicals and the keyboardist for the B-52's from 2007 until his death in 2016.[1]
Early life
Paul Christian Gordon was born on October 19, 1963, in Everett, Massachusetts, to Rev. Calvin Paul Gordon and Barbara (Landry) Gordon. In 1966, the family relocated to Newport, Rhode Island, where Rev. Gordon pastored the Evangelical Friends Church.
Career
Gordon worked with Natasha Bedingfield, Goo Goo Dolls, The B-52's, Danielle Brisebois, New Radicals, Prince, Jennifer Nettles, Lisa Marie Presley, Charles and Eddie, The Devlins, Eran DD, Jeffrey Gaines, John Gregory, Nona Hendryx, Carly Hennessy, The Juliet Dagger, Jill Jones, Chaka Khan, Lila McCann, Mandy Moore, Jenny Muldaur, Trine Riene, Wild Orchid and David Yazbek.[2]
Gordon also composed music for both television and film soundtracks. His clients included The Fox Network, ABC Family and Spike TV. Some of the compositions he wrote or co-wrote include the themes for Digimon, Transformers: Robots in Disguise, Power Rangers Wild Force, the Great Pretenders and Stripperella.[3]
Personal life
Gordon was married to Jennifer Lysak Gordon. They had two sons.
Death
On February 18, 2016, Gordon died in Nashville, Tennessee, at age 52, from complications of heart disease.[4]
References
- ↑ "About". Theb52s.com. 2011-02-18. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
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- ↑ "ACE Repertory". Ascap.com. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
- ↑ "Paul Gordon, a native Newporter and member of the B52's, has passed away". Thenewportbuzz.com. Retrieved 2016-07-28.